Sr Software Engineer

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We're actively seeking a technically skilled and business-savvy Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Investment Risk Technology team in Newport Beach, CA. This role focuses on building robust, data-centric solutions that support critical analytics, modeling, and reporting across asset management and investment risk domains. Core responsibilities include developing scalable back-end systems, implementing computing controls, and applying SDLC best practices. The position also involves guiding business-side developers, promoting secure, compliant, and maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

This role is based in our Newport Beach, CA office.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Build and maintain software systems that support investment risk analytics, including scenario modeling, stress testing, and portfolio analysis.

• Collaborate with product managers, analysts, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Champion SDLC best practices, including secure coding standards, peer reviews, and documentation, to ensure auditability and maintainability.

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to business-side developers, promoting consistency, reusability, and adherence to enterprise architecture standards.

• Drive software delivery using modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.

• Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and security across all layers of the application stack.

• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of cloud-native platforms leveraging:

  • Snowflakefor scalable data warehousing and analytics

  • Matillionfor data transformation and orchestration

  • SQLandPythonfor data processing and business logic

  • AWSfor cloud infrastructure and services

  • React.jsfor building interactive data-driven user interfaces

The experience you bring:

• 8+ years of experience plus a 4-year degree or equivalent experience in Systems and Software Development

• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices and SDLC processes, including version control (Git), testing, and agile methodologies.

• Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and web applications using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, .NET, or similar).

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Azure Pipelines.

• Familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake and SQL-based data access patterns.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in financial services, particularly in investment risk management, portfolio analytics, or asset management.

• Knowledge of key risk concepts such as stress testing and scenario modeling.

• Background in building user-centric interfaces for data visualization and decision support.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor non-technical or semi-technical stakeholders, fostering a culture of engineering excellence across business units.

• Exposure to data transformation frameworks like DBT is a plus.

• A passion for continuous learning and a proactive approach to mastering new technologies and business domains.

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Benefits start Day 1.

Your wellbeing is important. We're committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.